China approves world’s largest hydropower dam on Brahmaputra river

Critics say the $137 billion project could affect millions living downstream in India and Bangladesh by altering the course of the waterway.

Scroll Staff

· Dec 26, 2024 · 08:35 pm

In Himachal Pradesh, a hydropower project is driving a local community out of its land

The Bajoli-Holi hydropower project has heavily impacted the Gaddi community and the region’s ecology.

Kapil Kajal

· Mar 05, 2022 · 09:30 pm

In Kerala, a hydropower project has got both environmentalists and Adivasi communities worried

More than 1,800 rainforest trees will be axed in Thrissur district for the project near Athirapilly dam.

Aathira Perinchery

· Nov 15, 2020 · 09:30 pm

In Pakistan’s mountains, community-built hydropower projects are lighting up remote areas

Some of the most remote villages in the Hindu Kush Himalayas now enjoy a steady flow of electricity, at least during the summer months.

Zofeen T Ebrahim

· Aug 02, 2018 · 01:30 pm

Manipur asks for a review after the ruling BJP wants Loktak hydroelectricity project broken down

This is the first time a party in power in a northeastern state has asked for a dam to be decommissioned.

Arunabh Saikia

· Aug 12, 2017 · 09:00 am

As Arunachal prepares to play the part of India’s power generator, anxious citizens push back

Between 2007 and 2015, the state government signed agreements for 142 hydropower projects.

Tongam Rina

· Dec 26, 2016 · 05:30 pm

How Laos could steer away from further damming on the Mekong

Laos needs to rethink its aggressive hydropower plans as new markets and technologies create an opportunity to change course.

Charles Vest

· Dec 08, 2016 · 10:30 pm

Photos: The people of Himachal Pradesh may again have a say in hydropower projects

A verdict of the National Green Tribunal recognises the right of elected village councils to decide on the construction of hydropower dams.

Prakash Bhandari and Sumit Mahar

· Oct 24, 2016 · 09:30 pm

India and Bhutan's cooperation on hydropower is fraying at the edges

India is supporting Bhutan's hydropower projects, but a new report finds that these are neither helping the environment nor the economy.

Beth Walker

· Oct 06, 2016 · 08:30 pm

Melting glaciers may impact hydropower projects planned in the Himalayas

During World Water Week, experts call for more research, gauge the impact on hydropower projects.

Joydeep Gupta

· Sep 04, 2016 · 09:30 pm

This corn-cob water purifier was built by an Odisha girl who just won $10,000 from Google

The Caravan

· Sep 23, 2015 · 02:48 pm